Skip to Main Content
Rutgers University Library logo

LibGuides Author Manual

Instructions, guidelines, and best practices for creating and maintaining LibGuides at Rutgers University Libraries.

Adding Images

To add an image to your guide:

  1. Create a standard box and add a Rich Text/HTML element
  2. Click the Add Image button in the rich text editor
  3. Click Browse Server to upload an image or select one from your library
  4. Give your image some alt text
  5. Customize the height, width, border, and alignment of your image

Tips for Creating Images

  • Use images to supplement textual information, not replace it. Excessive use of images increases page load and makes your guide less accessible to mobile devices and screen readers.
  • Make sure your image is the appropriate size (max 5MB) and format (PG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and ICO). For technical guidance on creating images for the web, see this article on image optimization.
  • Use alt text so that your image can be read and interpreted by screen readers and search engines.
  • Keep your image library organized with useful folder and file names to make your images easier to find.
  • Use of images must comply with all applicable copyright restrictions.